Hi, I'm Jacob Bentley, a creative and versatile music professional with a passion for empowering others through music and creativity. With a First-Class Honours degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, I specialize in composition, production, performance, and facilitation. I enjoy collaborating with artists and managing community workshops to bring music to life across various platforms. I currently work as a Music Mentor with the charity Key Changes, delivering therapeutic studio sessions and leading artist development programmes. I also perform and produce music as a solo artist and in a duo, alongside running music and radio production workshops. I love helping others grow their creativity and confidence through music.

Jacob Bentley

Hi, I'm Jacob Bentley, a creative and versatile music professional with a passion for empowering others through music and creativity. With a First-Class Honours degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, I specialize in composition, production, performance, and facilitation. I enjoy collaborating with artists and managing community workshops to bring music to life across various platforms. I currently work as a Music Mentor with the charity Key Changes, delivering therapeutic studio sessions and leading artist development programmes. I also perform and produce music as a solo artist and in a duo, alongside running music and radio production workshops. I love helping others grow their creativity and confidence through music.

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Hi, I’m Jacob Bentley, a creative and versatile music professional with a passion for empowering others through music and creativity. With a First-Class Honours degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, I specialize in composition, production, performance, and facilitation. I enjoy collaborating with artists and managing community workshops to bring music to life across various platforms.

I currently work as a Music Mentor with the charity Key Changes, delivering therapeutic studio sessions and leading artist development programmes. I also perform and produce music as a solo artist and in a duo, alongside running music and radio production workshops. I love helping others grow their creativity and confidence through music.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Music Mentor at Key Changes
September 1, 2022 - June 6, 2024
Work with award-winning charity Key Changes to deliver and expand their service in Manchester. Deliver therapeutic studio sessions on psychiatric wards to encourage patient creativity through songwriting, beat-making, and recording. Lead community-based artist development programmes supporting participants to create fully produced, mixed, and mastered tracks. Organise and run regular open mic events including artist coordination, live sound, and event setup. Assist with admin tasks like referrals, call handling, and data management to support operational growth.
Musician, Artist, Composer & Producer at Self-Employed
June 1, 2019 - June 6, 2024
Release original music as solo artist Bake Gently and as part of duo The Heart Explained. Compose and produce for other artists. Perform live and in studio for various artists including Quiet Houses, Paige Kennedy, and FLEUR ROUGE. Play regularly at functions, private events, and venues across the UK.
Workshop Facilitator at Self-Employed
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022
Design and lead creative workshops for under 50s and over 50s with focuses on music, storytelling, and radio production. Manage outreach, participant recruitment, and equipment/finance coordination. Support development of radio shows from concept to broadcast.
Music Tutor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - May 31, 2021
Delivered tailored weekly music lessons for students of varying ages and skill levels. Developed individual lesson plans and provided mentorship on technique, creativity, and confidence.
Workshop Leader (Voluntary) at Mahdlo Youth Zone
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Facilitated songwriting and performance workshops for young people, culminating in a final showcase at a community charity fundraising event.

Education

Bachelor of Music with Honours at Royal Northern College of Music
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021
A-Levels at Robert Smyth Academy
September 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016
GCSEs at Robert Smyth Academy
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014

Qualifications

Grade 8 Bass Guitar - Rockschool
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Grade 5 Music Theory - ABRSM
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Grade 4 Piano - ABRSM
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services